📷 Image Compressor
Compress images while maintaining quality. Reduce file sizes by up to 80% for faster websites and lower bandwidth usage. Supports JPEG, PNG, WebP, and GIF formats.
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Supports: JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF (Max 10MB)
💡 Compression Tips
- For web: 70-85% quality is usually optimal
- For print: Use 90-95% quality
- PNG vs JPEG: PNG for graphics/logos, JPEG for photos
- File size: Aim for under 200KB for web images
- Dimensions: Resize images to actual display size before compressing
📋 How to Use the Image Compressor
- Upload a JPEG, PNG, WebP or GIF image.
- Set the compression quality. 80% is a good start.
- Select Compress Image and compare the new size with the original.
- Download the compressed file.
🎯 When to Use It
- Making website images load faster.
- Getting a photo under an email or form upload size limit.
- Reducing the bandwidth used by a gallery or blog.
💡 Tips & Common Pitfalls
- For photos, qualities between 70 and 85 percent usually look the same as the original at a much smaller size.
- If the result is not much smaller, resize the image to the dimensions you actually display first.
- Your image is sent to the server to be compressed and is deleted afterwards.
- Keep your original file, since compression can't be undone.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How much can I compress an image?
Typically 40-80% reduction is achievable. JPEG compresses more than PNG. Results depend on the original image quality and content.
Will compression reduce image quality?
Some quality loss occurs, but at 70-85% it's usually imperceptible. Lower settings show more visible compression artifacts.
What's the best format for web images?
JPEG for photos, PNG for graphics with transparency, WebP for modern browsers (best compression), GIF for simple animations.
Is my image data secure?
Images are processed on our server and automatically deleted after compression. We don't store or analyze your images.